For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in Athens, MI (there are , serving 84 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Athens, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Athens, MI is Athens Juniorsenor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Athens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Athens, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Athens, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Athens, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Athens, MI include Athens Juniorsenor High School.
How many public schools are located in Athens?
1 public schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of students in Athens go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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